NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Altec Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Altec Aerial Device has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Altec Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Altec Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit
NHTSA #24V015000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported January 11, 2024 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 437 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3142 · Owners notified March 8, 2024
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Unintended Movement of the Lower and Upper Booms
NHTSA #21V409000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported June 1, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,977 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 823 · Owners notified July 28, 2021
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
Safety consequence
Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Loss of Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #19V483000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported June 21, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 957 vehicles
Repair completion: 14.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 724 · Owners notified August 15, 2019 · Vehicles built July 30, 2003 – April 17, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves. The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Platform Mounting Hole Failure
NHTSA #18V552000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 530 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 689 · Owners notified October 19, 2018 · Vehicles built May 30, 2008 – June 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
Safety consequence
If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Platform Leveling Yoke Failure
NHTSA #18V110000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 18,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 672 · Owners notified April 11, 2018 · Vehicles built December 1, 1997 – December 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
Safety consequence
Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Outrigger Interlock Control System
NHTSA #15V473000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 28, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,514 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 625 · Owners notified September 4, 2015 · Vehicles built June 1, 2006 – April 1, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
Safety consequence
If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Aerial Device Inadvertent Boom Movement
NHTSA #14V745000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 21, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,907 vehicles
Repair completion: 49.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 609 · Owners notified January 16, 2015 · Vehicles built January 1, 1999 – July 15, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 1999-2014 aerial devices models A65, A70, A75, A72-, A/77-T, A82-T, A72-TE88, and A77-TE93 manufactured January 1, 1999, to July 15, 2014. The affected aerial devices may have an improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer which relieves excessive backpressure in the hydraulic tank circuit.
Safety consequence
In cooler temperatures, the improperly set hydraulic pressure transducer may result in inadvertent boom movement, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and install a pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began in January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 609.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire
NHTSA #14V503000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 51 vehicles
Repair completion: 29.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 603 · Owners notified October 15, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE METER
NHTSA #11V389000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2011 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 67 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 549 · Owners notified September 7, 2011 · Vehicles built June 1, 1997 – July 31, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997-2009 AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1997 THROUGH JULY 2009, EQUIPPED WITH A BCM 44B ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE METER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THE WIRING MAY COME LOOSE; HOWEVER, THE METER COULD STILL INDICATE THAT IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
Safety consequence
FAILURE OF THE LEAKAGE MONITORING SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN THE USER TOUCHING A CONDUCTOR, UNAWARE THAT IT MAY BE ENERGIZED AND RISKING ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.
Manufacturer remedy
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
ALTEC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS CSN 549.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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